John D. Rockefeller Quotes
Top 73 wise famous quotes and sayings by John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller Famous Quotes & Sayings
Discover top inspirational quotes from John D. Rockefeller on Wise Famous Quotes.
The best philanthropy is constantly in search of the finalities-a search for a cause, an attempt to cure evils at their source.
I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty.
If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success.
And we are never too old to study the Bible. Each time the lessons are studied comes some new meaning, some new thought which will make us better.
Let the good work go on. We must ever remember we are refining oil for the poor man and he must have it cheap and good.
There is nothing in this world that can compare with the Christian fellowship; nothing that can satisfy but Christ.
It is very important to remember what other people tell you, not so much what you yourself already know.
I never placed my head upon the pillow at night without reminding myself that my success might only be temporary.
I know of nothing more despicable and pathetic than a man who devotes all the hours of the waking day to the making of money for money's sake.
You know that great prejudice exists against all successful business enterprise - the more successful, the greater the prejudice.
The ability to deal with people is as purchasable a commodity as sugar or coffee. And I will pay more for that ability.
There is no feeling in this world to be compared with self-reliance
do not sacrifice that to anything else.
do not sacrifice that to anything else.
The man who starts out simply with the idea of getting rich won't succeed, you must have a larger ambition.
Giving is the secret to a healthy life. Not necessarily money, but whatever a person has to give of encouragement, sympathy, and understanding.
I think it is a man's duty to make all the money he can, keep all that he can and give away all that he can.
I cheat my boys every chance I get. I trade with the boys and skin 'em and I just beat 'em every time I can. I want to make 'em sharp.
I never would have been able to tithe the first million dollars I ever made if I had not tithed my first salary, which was $1.50 per week.
I believe the power to make money is a gift from God ... to be developed and used to the best of our ability for the good of mankind.
Singleness of purpose is one of the chief essentials for success in life, no matter what may be one's aim.
Next to doing the right thing, the most important thing is to let people know you are doing the right thing.
I have no use for men who fail. The cause of their failure is no business of mine, but I want successful men as my associates.
The impression was gaining ground with me that it was a good thing to let the money be my slave and not make myself a slave to money.
The task is simple. We will organize children and teach them in a perfect way the things their fathers and mothers are doing in an imperfect way.